What are the China Data Export Security Assessment Measures compliance deadlines?

Sep 1, 2022: Security assessment measures take effect. Mar 1, 2023: Remediation window for existing transfers ends (tentative).

What are the penalties under China Data Export Security Assessment Measures?

Handled under the CSL, DSL and PIPL. PIPL fines reach RMB 50 million or 5% of prior-year turnover for serious violations.

China Data Export Security Assessment Measures

In force China · In force Sep 1, 2022 · no upcoming deadlines

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Transition endsTentativeMar 1, 2023 · 3.7 years ago · Source

Remediation window for existing transfers endsExisting exports had to be remediated within six months of 2022-09-01. The exact end date is computed, not stated.

Takes effectSep 1, 2022 · 4.2 years ago · Source

Security assessment measures take effectCovered data exports require a CAC security assessment.

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What it does

Sets the CAC security assessment that must be passed before certain data leaves China, including exports of important data and large-scale personal information exports. Data handlers must run a self-assessment, then apply through the provincial CAC for a national CAC review. Transfers already under way had six months to come into compliance.

Who it applies to: Data handlers exporting important data, CII operators exporting personal information, and handlers exporting personal information above the volume thresholds set by the CAC.
Penalties: Handled under the CSL, DSL and PIPL. PIPL fines reach RMB 50 million or 5% of prior-year turnover for serious violations.
Enforced by: Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC)
Official name: Measures for the Security Assessment of Outbound Data Transfers
Citation: CAC Order No. 11
Topics: Data residency, Privacy, Cybersecurity

Verified 2026-09-25 gov.cn

Research notes

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Questions about China Data Export Security Assessment Measures

What are the China Data Export Security Assessment Measures compliance deadlines?: Sep 1, 2022: Security assessment measures take effect. Mar 1, 2023: Remediation window for existing transfers ends (tentative).
When does China Data Export Security Assessment Measures take effect?: China Data Export Security Assessment Measures took effect on Sep 1, 2022.
Who does China Data Export Security Assessment Measures apply to?: Data handlers exporting important data, CII operators exporting personal information, and handlers exporting personal information above the volume thresholds set by the CAC.
What are the penalties under China Data Export Security Assessment Measures?: Handled under the CSL, DSL and PIPL. PIPL fines reach RMB 50 million or 5% of prior-year turnover for serious violations.

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